TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS
Final Regulation
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board for Contractors is claiming an exemption from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 a of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to conform to changes in Virginia statutory law where no agency discretion is involved. The board will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.
Title of Regulation: 18VAC50-22. Board for Contractors Regulations (amending 18VAC50-22-100).
Statutory Authority: § 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: September 24, 2025.
Agency Contact: Cameron Parris, Regulatory Operations Administrator, Board for Contractors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-9183, fax (866) 350-5354, or email cameron.parris@dpor.virginia.gov.
Summary:
Pursuant to Chapters 127 and 133 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly, the amendments remove a provision that allows a refund of the $25 Recovery Fund assessment when an application does not result in the issuance of a license.
18VAC50-22-100. Fees.
Each check or money order shall be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. All fees required by the board are nonrefundable. In the event that a check, money draft, or similar instrument for payment of a fee required by statute or regulation is not honored by the bank or financial institution named, the applicant or regulant shall be required to remit fees sufficient to cover the original fee, plus an additional processing charge set by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation:
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Fee Type
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When Due
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Amount Due
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Class C Initial License
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with license application
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$235
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Class B Initial License
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with license application
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$380
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Class A Initial License
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with license application
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$400
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Temporary License
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with license application and applicable initial license fee
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$60
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Residential Building Energy Analyst Firm License
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with license application
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$240
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A $25 Recovery Fund assessment is also required with each initial license application, except for the residential building energy analyst firm license. If the applicant does not meet all requirements and does not become licensed, this assessment will be refunded. The examination fees approved by the board but administered by another governmental agency or organization shall be determined by that agency or organization.
VA.R. Doc. No. R26-8287; Filed August 01, 2025